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02-05-2008, 06:19 AM
2008 Regulation Amendment Process Schedule
Proposed Regulation Amendment
4 VAC 15-90-80. Game: Deer. Muzzleloading gun hunting.
Summary
The proposal is to remove the requirement that the ignition system of muzzleloading guns used for hunting deer be only of the flintlock or percussion type, thereby allowing all types of ignition systems to be used on muzzleloading guns, including but not limited to flintlock, percussion, and electronic ignition systems.
Go to January 31 - March 13 Public Comment Period Online Forum
(Hunting - Muzzleloader Ignition; Firearms in Northumberland County) »
Key dates in this regulation amendment process are:
January 22, 2008. "Regulation Proposal" Board meeting. Staff presents its Proposal-Stage Recommendations. The Board solicits and receives public comments, then deliberates and proposes regulations or regulation amendments.
January 31, 2008. The Proposed Regulations Public Comment Period opens. See public participation methods below.
March 13, 2008. The Proposed Regulations Public Comment Period for 4VAC15-90 and 4VAC15-270 closes.
March 16, 2008. The Proposed Regulatiosn Public Comment Period for 4VAC15-410 closes.
April 1, 2008. "Final Action" Board meeting. Staff presents its Final Recommendations. The Board solicits and hears public comments on the Proposed Regulations and staff's Final Recommendations. The Board deliberates and adopts final regulations or regulation amendments to take effect July 1, 2008 or other date as determined by the Board.
Public Participation
DGIF solicits and strongly encourages the public's participation in the regulation review process. The ways to participate and submit comments are:
Online through the agency Web site. See links above.
Email sent to RegComments@dgif.virginia.gov.
Mailed letters sent to: Dept. of Game and Inland Fisheries, Attn: Policy Analyst and Regulatory Coordinator, 4016 West Broad Street, Richmond VA 23230.
Public comment at two Board meetings (January 22 and April 1, 2008; all are 9 AM at 4000 West Broad Street, Richmond VA.).
For more information contact the DGIF regulatory coordinator.
Click on link here to voice a comment. http://www.dgif.state.va.us/regulations/comment/
Proposed Regulation Amendment
4 VAC 15-90-80. Game: Deer. Muzzleloading gun hunting.
Summary
The proposal is to remove the requirement that the ignition system of muzzleloading guns used for hunting deer be only of the flintlock or percussion type, thereby allowing all types of ignition systems to be used on muzzleloading guns, including but not limited to flintlock, percussion, and electronic ignition systems.
Go to January 31 - March 13 Public Comment Period Online Forum
(Hunting - Muzzleloader Ignition; Firearms in Northumberland County) »
Key dates in this regulation amendment process are:
January 22, 2008. "Regulation Proposal" Board meeting. Staff presents its Proposal-Stage Recommendations. The Board solicits and receives public comments, then deliberates and proposes regulations or regulation amendments.
January 31, 2008. The Proposed Regulations Public Comment Period opens. See public participation methods below.
March 13, 2008. The Proposed Regulations Public Comment Period for 4VAC15-90 and 4VAC15-270 closes.
March 16, 2008. The Proposed Regulatiosn Public Comment Period for 4VAC15-410 closes.
April 1, 2008. "Final Action" Board meeting. Staff presents its Final Recommendations. The Board solicits and hears public comments on the Proposed Regulations and staff's Final Recommendations. The Board deliberates and adopts final regulations or regulation amendments to take effect July 1, 2008 or other date as determined by the Board.
Public Participation
DGIF solicits and strongly encourages the public's participation in the regulation review process. The ways to participate and submit comments are:
Online through the agency Web site. See links above.
Email sent to RegComments@dgif.virginia.gov.
Mailed letters sent to: Dept. of Game and Inland Fisheries, Attn: Policy Analyst and Regulatory Coordinator, 4016 West Broad Street, Richmond VA 23230.
Public comment at two Board meetings (January 22 and April 1, 2008; all are 9 AM at 4000 West Broad Street, Richmond VA.).
For more information contact the DGIF regulatory coordinator.
Click on link here to voice a comment. http://www.dgif.state.va.us/regulations/comment/